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Inflation
Inflation refers to the general increase in prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money. When inflation occurs, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services than it did before. It is usually expressed as an annual percentage rate.
Inflation can be caused by various factors, but some common drivers include:
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Demand-Pull Inflation: This occurs when the overall demand for goods and services exceeds the available supply. When demand outstrips supply, prices tend to rise.
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Cost-Push Inflation: This type of inflation is caused by an increase in the production costs for businesses, such as rising labor costs or raw material prices. As businesses pass these increased costs onto consumers, it leads to higher prices.
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Built-in Inflation: This is also known as wage-price inflation and occurs when businesses raise prices to compensate for increased labor costs, and workers, in turn, demand higher wages to keep up with the rising prices.
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Monetary Factors: The money supply in an economy can also influence inflation. If the central bank prints more money without a corresponding increase in economic output, it can lead to too much money chasing too few goods, causing inflation.
Inflation is typically measured using various price indices, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or the Producer Price Index (PPI), which track changes in the prices of a representative basket of goods and services.
Some level of inflation is generally considered normal and even desirable in modern economies. A moderate and stable inflation rate can encourage spending and investment and can help avoid deflation, which is a persistent decrease in prices that can be damaging to economic growth.
Central banks and governments often aim to keep inflation at a target rate (usually around 2% in many advanced economies) through monetary and fiscal policies. However, when inflation becomes too high or too volatile, it can erode the value of savings, disrupt financial planning, and create economic instability. Conversely, low or negative inflation can also have adverse effects on the economy, such as encouraging hoarding and deferring spending. Striking the right balance is essential for maintaining a healthy and sustainable economy.
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I am hoping at some point we get a healthy balance. Right now I feel it’s been raised to much to fast.
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This reply was modified 1 year, 3 months ago by Amanda Witthauer.
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Mortgage Rates are out of control. I know a lot of Loan Officers from various companies and this is no joke. Top producers have nothing in their pipelines. Zero. Mortgage company owners are running in the red. Rate correction is long overdue but rates are going up and up. This is destroying the economy and will destroying the financial markets. Never seen such a fucked up economy like now. Democrats and Globalist are trying very hard with depolulating the world 🌎 and printing money. The currency model needs to change. Currency needs to be backed by precious metals, the Fed needs to be destroyed, the Biden crime family needs to get prosecuted and jailed.
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I absolutely agree, I have talked to several mortgage loan originators that are struggling right now. It’s unfortunate as they fatten their pockets the rest of the world struggles to buy food!
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Most Mortgage loan originators have literally zero on the pipeline. That’s why we need to accept the new norm and think outside the box.
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Rates hit new highs today. There’s no end. Imbecile Biden needs to exercise an executive order to stop numb nuts from printing money and back the dollar with precious metals like Gold and Silver. Totally our of control. Pretty soon consumers will not be able to afford groceries.
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Agreed, must be nice to print money. I am hoping it has to stop sometime. And hopefully very soon!
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Inflation is no 10%. It’s more like 400%. Democrats are trying to destroy the world economy and depopulate human beings. What rights does Bill Gates, George Soros, Shit Pants Imbecile Biden, Michael Robinson Obama, The Rothchild, Barry Transgender Lover Obama, Hillary Clinton, Anthony Dr. Death Beagle Killer Fauci have the right to depopulate the world.
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What is Inflation?
Inflation is one of those terms you cannot escape in any economic discussion. Let us break it down:
What is Inflation?
Definition: This boosts price levels. Where previously $1 could buy a dozen eggs, now it may only buy a fraction of a single egg. According to the Economist, inflation is a price increase in aggregate goods and services in the long term.
Measurement Inflation is usually expressed in the annual percentage rate, which indicates the price increase from the last year.
Causes of Inflation
Demand-pull inflation occurs when the demand for goods and services outstrips the supply. It occurs mostly when the economy performs well and consumers are willing to spend money.
Cost-push inflation (CPI) is caused by increasing production costs of goods and services, such as workers’ wages and raw materials. Due to increased production costs, companies raise prices to avoid losing business.
Built-In Inflation: This type of inflation is associated with persistence through time concerning adaptive expectations. For example, prices may be raised, or wages may be increased due to inflation expectations.
Effects of Inflation
Purchasing Power: Purchasing power relates to the assets owned or the money in your bank account. However, as inflation rises, money seems to lose its value, meaning the higher the inflation, the less goods or services an individual can purchase.
Rates of Interest: Central banks raise interest rates to control inflation, which increases the cost of loans for citizens and companies.
Savings: If a person earns a lower interest rate on their accounts and inflation is high, their savings will devalue.
Handling Inflation
Monetary Policy: Whenever inflation is high, central banks, such as the Federal Reserve of America, adopt a monetary policy that consists of interest rate adjustments and other open market operations.
Fiscal Policy: Governments can adjust the inflation rate by altering fiscal policies such as the tax rate and rate of government expenditure.
Final Remarks
Inflation economics is the most important concept when awarding intelligent resources. It encompasses diverse aspects, such as the cost of living and investment arrangements. Keeping a sharp focus on whether inflation rates go up or down helps individuals and businesses prepare and safeguard themselves from future unwanted monetary effects.